Heteroclinus tristis (Klunzinger, 1872) Sharp-nose weedfish |
photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Found on shallow, low reef on sand with sparse tall weeds in seagrass areas (Ref. 9002). Feed mostly on weed shrimps (Ref. 9002). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |